Add entire can of tomatoes, including juice, to medium saucepan; mash well.

Add cut bacon, cheese slices in small pieces, garlic salt, small amount of ketchup and pepper.

Simmer for 15-20 minutes. Stir often.

Boil noodles while sauce is simmering.

Combine noodles & sauce in a large bowl and mix well.

Enjoy!

Courtesy: Grandma Hoiem

Brownies

When you crave chocolate there is nothing better-or easier than this treat.

1

cup

butter

4

ounces

unsweetened chocolate

2

cups

sugar

3

eggs

1

teaspoon

vanilla

1

cup

flour

1½

cup

nuts, chopped

1

6 ounce package

chocolate chips

Melt butter and unsweetened chocolate in saucepan.

Remove from heat and beat in sugar.

Add eggs one at a time.

Add vanilla.

Add flour.

Add 1-cup nuts.

Pour into grease 13 x 9x 2 inch pan.

Combine ½ cup nuts with chocolate chips and sprinkle over top of batter pressing down lightly.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes. Do not over bake.

Courtesy: Sally Kuipers

Chili

When it’s fall in the Kuipers household, there is this Chili. I make it in advance and then it’s ready to enjoy when everyone gathers to share his or her hunting adventures.

2

pounds

ground venison

4

onions

chopped

4

cloves

garlic, minced

1

cup

celery, chopped

1

can (3 lbs. 5 oz.)

red kidney beans, drained

1

can (28 oz.)

tomatoes

2

cans (6 oz. each)

tomato sauce

2

beef bouillon cubes

dissolved in 1 cup water

1

can (12 oz.)

beer

1

teaspoon

Worcestershire sauce

2

tablespoons

chili powder

1

tablespoon

oregano

1

teaspoon

basil

1

teaspoon

cumin powder

2

teaspoons

salt & pepper, freshly ground

1

dash

Tabasco sauce

1

tablespoon

vinegar

1

tablespoon

brown sugar

¼

cup

catsup

Sauté together meat, onions, garlic, and celery until it is no longer pink. Drain fat.

In a large kettle, combine meat mixture with remaining ingredients. Bring to boil; lower heat and simmer, covered for 2 to 3 hours.

Put in individual bowls and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.

Courtesy: Sally Kuipers

Marvelous Mushrooms

This has become a favorite accompaniment to venison tenderloin or prime rib at our house. I first discovered this when looking for something special to add to our Christmas dinner. It is very rich and delicious!